Deputy Director of Field Services

State of Vermont•Waterbury, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This senior leadership position serves as the principal deputy to the Director of Field Services and plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, and long-term vision of the Vermont Department of Corrections' statewide Field Services Division. The position provides oversight and support for community corrections operations, supervising district managers and central office staff, while leading strategic planning, policy development, resource allocation, program innovation, contract administration, and performance evaluation. As the Director's primary designee, this role exercises broad independent judgment, represents the Department before the Legislature, partner agencies, the media, and other stakeholders, and provides expertise and leadership during both routine operations and critical incidents. The position also requires availability to provide after-hours decision-making and operational support, serving on behalf of the Director during emergencies and other situations requiring executive leadership outside of normal business hours. The Deputy Director also serves on internal and external committees to serve operational and interagency needs. This role is instrumental in advancing the the Department's mission, ensuring effective statewide operational consistency across twelve field offices and promoting the Agency of Human Services' principles of customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results-oriented practice.

Requirements

High School diploma
Four (4) or more years’ experience in human services or criminal justice
Two (2) or more years of experience working with corrections administration
Valid driver's license
Must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
Must provide relevant information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse from previous institutional employers.
Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in criminal justice or a human service-related field.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and support for community corrections operations.
Supervises district managers and central office staff.
Leads strategic planning, policy development, resource allocation, program innovation, contract administration, and performance evaluation.
Exercises broad independent judgment as the Director's primary designee.
Represents the Department before the Legislature, partner agencies, the media, and other stakeholders.
Provides expertise and leadership during both routine operations and critical incidents.
Provides after-hours decision-making and operational support on behalf of the Director during emergencies and other situations requiring executive leadership outside of normal business hours.
Serves on internal and external committees to serve operational and interagency needs.
Ensures effective statewide operational consistency across twelve field offices.
Promotes the Agency of Human Services' principles of customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results-oriented practice.